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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Maitreyee Thakkar

French philosopher Albert Camus’ quote of the day: ‘When you have once seen the glow of happiness on the face of a beloved person…’ – ‘The Stranger’ author on finding strength in life’s darkest moments

Winter can make the world feel stripped down, colder, quieter and seemingly without the promise of change. Yet Albert Camus found in that very darkness a metaphor for something deeply human: the possibility of discovering an inner strength that circumstances cannot completely extinguish.

The renowned Algerian-French writer and philosopher spent most of his life exploring topics such as suffering, solitude, freedom, and love. In his works, he often focused on the conflict between a tough and unrelenting world and the will of people to live, create, and hope.

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